The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that doesn’t record any of His parables. Jesus used things that people were familiar with as the subject for the parables.

Harmony of the Gospels
-AD 28-
By Sea of Galilee
(27) Famous Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Net, Lamp
(Joel 3:13) Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8: 4-18
Introduction
The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only
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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Wheat and Weeds”
1. Today's text is an answer on how to deal with weeds in the fields?
• You know the constant complainers, the my way or highway folk,
• Growing up mom made me pull weeds and pick rocks out of the garden. I wish I had read this text and showed
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Intro, Purpose, Plan
Why is there evil in the church? What about those who are sincere and have faith in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ?
Let’s understand that the church is and will always be a mixture of good and evil, but those who are righteous by faith will shine.
Let’s discuss
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The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading of atonement, full of strength through humility.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr,
Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014
(a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries).
(This is a modification of a previous sermon for a larger congregation).
Today's readings: Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 139: 1-11,
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THE FIELD IS THE WORLD
Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43
The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43).
One modern preacher applies this passage to the
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as with all of Jesus’ parables there is “a message behind the message,” and this parable is no different. In a word, it’s not only important what Jesus said, but what He did not say!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC)
Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ
Sunday, March 14, 2010
by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter
In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Wheat and the Tares”
Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43
There are several interesting facets to this
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Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE
MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads,
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When it comes to sorting out the weeds and the wheat (the good and evil in the world). we are called only to be a patient witness go God's amazing grace.

For the first time since Ken and I got married, we are now (and have been for the last year) living in a house that we own. Actually, this is the first time I’ve ever lived in a house that I owned. As many of you probably know, the thing about living in a house that you own is that you tend
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Matt 13 v 26 - 30 & 36 - 43
1. THE SOWING 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
The SOWER is The LORD v. 37 He
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We are not the final judge of the world-that is God’s job. We are to remain faithful to God’s word even during hard times, but if we do go astray, we have opportunities to mend our ways. We have the time and the grace we need to make changes.

Those of you who have tended lawns and gardens know how important it is to keep weeds under control. You have to pull them out or use chemicals. It’s a lot of hard work, especially if you have to figure out what is a weed and what is a good flower or blade of grass. After all, sometimes the
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To establish that denominational institutions, orders, or so called religious bodies are merely tares among the wheat.
This lesson deals with the origin and practices of denominationalism.

INTRODUCTION
Outline.
1. The Seed of the Son's Kingdom
2. The Seed of Satan's Kingdom
3. The Sentence of the Son’s Kingdom
Remarks.
1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme of most importance to all who would seek the kingdom of God. Our Lord taught much in
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God answers to no authority, but he will deal gently with people until Judgment Day in order to set an example for his people. On the Day of Judgment, God will deal with the counterfeit Christians and those he judges to be evil and unrepentant at the same

Introduction: I am almost 100% sure that I am preaching to some today who are tares. Now, you think you are saved. You hope to are saved. You know the lingo of the church, you look saved and act as saved as anyone around you, but you have never really been born again.
I have just one objective
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The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

Church, Organization of the
Organization of the Church
The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts
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While the forces of good and evil will be sorted out some day, there is still time for change until that day comes. It is a story about grace, patience and hope. Don’t we often look back on our own mistakes and become thankful that we had time to change?

When I worked at a local lumber mill several years ago, part of my duties included grading lumber. By that I mean separating lumber according to its qualities as determined by both the National Lumber Grading Authority rules and common sense. In other words, I was separating good lumber from bad
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